Nepali Movie Review-The Last Kiss

As we have mentioned in the pre-release review, this movie is an addition to movies following the new business success mantra of Nepali movie industry – sex. Released all over Nepal ‘The Last Kiss’ uses sex scenes and vulgar words to attract young people in the theater. The movie is produced by Yuvraj Khatri and directed by BB Phuyal and features Sovita Simkhada, Puskar Jung Thapa and Suresh Chaudhary in the leading roles. The censor board has granted adult certificate, not suitable for the viewers 16 years old or younger.

Story:
‘The Last Kiss’ has a suspense story. Movie starts with the death of a couple who had visited a forest for a romantic union. Another couple, Akash and Arya, went to the same forest to celebrate their first anniversary. A gang led by a character named Michael kills Akash but, their attempt to kill Arya was unsuccessful. The whole movie is about how Arya sought revenge from Michael and his gang. I don’t want to spoil the movie viewing experience by unveiling the real suspense of why Aakash was killed.

Strength and Weakness:

The movie is full of weakness and the only strength it has is the ‘A’ certificate. With its adult certificate, few vulgar dialogues and kiss scenes it might get some sex-starved audience. That is all in the movie!

The movie has got weakness in all other aspects. It seems, the producer and director were only focused on vulgar contents and neglected all other aspects of the movie. One can easily feel the effects of low investment on budget, low investment on effort, and intention of fooling audience by focusing on sex. Although the movie’s story was supposed to be a thriller and suspense there is nothing thrilling in it.
The camera work is not good. Dialogues are below average. The story is elongated unnecessarily and it more boring than binding. In the second half of the movie, background score is too loud and irritating. The characters seem disjointed and are very ineffective in expressing themselves. Very weak script and screenplay has made it very difficult to be remained seated for the entire movie.
Even if the movie has got an adult certificate, it alone won’t be a reason enough for the viewers to attract to the theaters as there is no glamour in the movie. There aren’t any intimate scenes either. A few vulgar scenes in the movie are already shown in the promo and there is nothing more to see in the movie. If you have already watched the promo, you have already watched the ‘adult’ aspect of the movie.

Star Cast:

The entire star cast of the movie is new except Sovita Simkhada whose role is also average. The performance of all the actors is sub-standard. The roles of the characters are confusing and no actors have contributed significantly to their role. Everything including dialogue delivery and facial expression look artificial. Some thriller scenes felt like a comedy scene due to the poor performance of the actors involved. This movie can be a good example on showing how delivery of vulgar and adult dialogues also needs good actors.
Source: Xnepali.com

Nepali Movie ‘Saayad’ Review

It was a bitter start – ‘Saayad’ was released on the ‘Nepal Bandha’ day. It is currently being screendd in various theaters inside Kathmandu valley and in a few parts outside Nepal. As already discussed on our pre-review review, ‘Saayad’ is a story about the youths of plus-two, their drug indulgence and how their life changed because of drugs. The movie directed by Suraj Subba ‘Nalbo’ features Sunil Rawal, Samyam Puri, Wilson Bikram Rai, and Jharana Thapa in leading roles. 
                                  Story:

The movie ‘Saayad‘ is the story of two brothers Yodin (played by Samyam Puri) and Nirag (played by Sunil Rawal). After Yodin was born, their family had earned wealth and their life became more easier so Nirag considers Yodin a luck. Yodin’s crush, Sirish, was the sister of Nirag’s crush, Samridhi. Yodin’s best friend Ved (played by Wilson Bikram Rai) introduced Yodin to drugs. Yodin and Ved’s group started taking drugs because of the problems in the family and love lives.Drugs caused them to neglect their study and get involved in gang fights. The story takes a u-turn when Sirish died. It is better to keep from telling, all about how Sirish died and how their lives changed after her death, not to spoil your movie experience in the theatre.

Strength and Weakness:

Good acting is one of the most important aspect of a good movie and Suraj Subba has understood the fact well.  The actors have performed very well and done justice to their respective roles. The direction of Suraj Subba Nalbo is also appreciable. He has used proper location for the proper situation and has presented college life and student’s fun in a natural way.

The story of the movie is short and simple but, it takes and hour to enter inside the core of the story. The real story starts only after interval. The first half has a number of flaws and some plots seem disjointed and unrelated to the main story. It seems, the story is unnecessarily stretched in the first part, although it is not that boring.In the screenplay, Suraj Subba has missed the emotional part. In the first part, Yodin loves Sirish very much but, suddenly after the interval he starts hurting her for no reasons. The incident involving Yodin and Sirish in the second half misses to touch the heart of audiences.

Cinematography of Sanjay Lama is appreciable. A song by Shadows band titled ‘Saayad’ is good and other song are average. Background music by Mohit Munal is good. Script and dialogues of Suraj Subba ‘Nalbo’ is good. He has used appropriate dialogues reflecting the situation and people.

Star Cast:

The lead actors of the movie have done a very good work. The lead actor, Samyam Puri, has done very well in his debut movie. As an innocent drug addict, he has performed very well. His dialogue delivery is good and it doesn’t make you feel like it is his first movie. He has a good future in Nepali film industry. Another important character, Ved, played by Wilson Bikram Rai. He has done an excellent work and he is the only character in the entire movie to entertain the audience. Wilson’s facial expression, body language and dialogue delivery is appreciable.

Jharana Thapa’s role is average and there is nothing new and fresh to expect from her. Sunil Rawal has also done justice to his role in his debut movie. As surprise appearance, Baboo Bogati and Karishma Manandhar can also be seen in screen for a short role. Although Babo Bogati’s role doesn’t have any significant part in the movie’s story, he has done a very good work.

Conclusion:

‘Saayad’ is one of the most awaited movies of this year and it and it won’t disappoint the audiences. Although the movie can do a good business, more was expected from Suraj Subba ‘Nalbo’. One thing is sure, this is a good Nepali movie and one will love the performance of the actors and especially Wilson Bikram Rai will surely entertain.

सायद : फस्ट विक ग्रस ४८ लाख

सिनेमा सायदले पहिलो साता अलकाठमाण्डू ४८ लाख ग्रस कलेक्सन गरेको छ । वितरक संस्था डीसीएनका अनुसार राजधानी सर्किटका १९ पर्दाबाट सिनेमाले उक्त आम्दानी गरेको हो । दुर्गिश फिल्मस निर्मित सिनेमा बैशाख २९ मा रिलिज भएको थियो । रिलिजलगत्तैको बन्दका कारण सिनेमाले अपेक्षाकृत ब्यापारभने गर्नसकेन । यद्यपी, उक्त कलेक्सन सन्तोषजनक हो ।

दोस्रोसाता प्रवेशमा पनि सिनेमाले कुनै होल्डओभर गुमाएन । १९ पर्दामै सिनेमाले निरन्तरता पाएको छ । क्यूएफएक्स, बिग सिनेमा, गोपिकृष्णसहितका मल्टिप्लेक्स र सिंगल स्क्रिनमा सिनेमा प्रदर्शन भैरहेको छ । डीसीएन वितरण प्रमुख दीपक दंगालले पहिलो साता सिनेमाको ब्यापार आंशिक रहेको बताए । उनका अनुसार दोस्रो साता थालनीको शुक्रबार बन्द परेपनि शनिबार अकुपेन्सी ७५ प्रतिशतभन्दा माथि छ । ३ हजारभन्दा बढी दर्शकले सिनेमा हेरिसकेको आँकडा क्यूएफएक्ससँग छ ।

सायदलाई फाइदा भनेको बन्द पूर्णरुपमा फिर्ता नलिएसम्म ठूला ब्यानरका कुनैपनि सिनेमा रिलिज नहुनु हो । बेफाइदा भनेको लगातारको बन्द हो । शुक्रबारदेखि रिलिज भएका साना ब्यानरको हाम्रो भूमिले सायदको बिजनेसमा प्रभाव पार्ने छैनन् । किनभने दुवै सिनेमाका दर्शकको रुचिविज्ञानमा भिन्नता छ । 

सायद : फस्ट विक ग्रस ४८ लाख

सिनेमा सायदले पहिलो साता अलकाठमाण्डू ४८ लाख ग्रस कलेक्सन गरेको छ । वितरक संस्था डीसीएनका अनुसार राजधानी सर्किटका १९ पर्दाबाट सिनेमाले उक्त आम्दानी गरेको हो । दुर्गिश फिल्मस निर्मित सिनेमा बैशाख २९ मा रिलिज भएको थियो । रिलिजलगत्तैको बन्दका कारण सिनेमाले अपेक्षाकृत ब्यापारभने गर्नसकेन । यद्यपी, उक्त कलेक्सन सन्तोषजनक हो ।

दोस्रोसाता प्रवेशमा पनि सिनेमाले कुनै होल्डओभर गुमाएन । १९ पर्दामै सिनेमाले निरन्तरता पाएको छ । क्यूएफएक्स, बिग सिनेमा, गोपिकृष्णसहितका मल्टिप्लेक्स र सिंगल स्क्रिनमा सिनेमा प्रदर्शन भैरहेको छ । डीसीएन वितरण प्रमुख दीपक दंगालले पहिलो साता सिनेमाको ब्यापार आंशिक रहेको बताए । उनका अनुसार दोस्रो साता थालनीको शुक्रबार बन्द परेपनि शनिबार अकुपेन्सी ७५ प्रतिशतभन्दा माथि छ । ३ हजारभन्दा बढी दर्शकले सिनेमा हेरिसकेको आँकडा क्यूएफएक्ससँग छ ।

सायदलाई फाइदा भनेको बन्द पूर्णरुपमा फिर्ता नलिएसम्म ठूला ब्यानरका कुनैपनि सिनेमा रिलिज नहुनु हो । बेफाइदा भनेको लगातारको बन्द हो । शुक्रबारदेखि रिलिज भएका साना ब्यानरको हाम्रो भूमिले सायदको बिजनेसमा प्रभाव पार्ने छैनन् । किनभने दुवै सिनेमाका दर्शकको रुचिविज्ञानमा भिन्नता छ ।